Leipzig University of Applied Sciences becomes first institution in Germany to go live with Alma - February 20, 2015
Library automation services provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK Leipzig) is the first institution in Germany to go live with Alma. A fully cloud-based library management solution, Alma enables all collections and resource types - whether electronic, print… Read More
Heritage Preservation announces leadership transition - February 20, 2015
Lawrence Reger, President of Heritage Preservation for the past 27 years, tendered his resignation, effective February 6, 2015. Under his inspired leadership, Heritage Preservation's efforts have advanced national preservation practice, policy, and prominence. Heritage Preservation is a national non-profit dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage… Read More
Springer’s eBooks on center stage at Australian universities - February 20, 2015
STM publisher Springer is putting its eBooks front and center in a new campaign scheduled for Orientation Week in Adelaide, Australia, this month. While the full breadth of the effort will feature a lot of moving parts at multiple locations, there is no question that the… Read More
University of Connecticut selects Ex Libris Alma and Primo - February 19, 2015
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the University of Connecticut Libraries have selected the Alma® library management solution and the Primo® discovery and delivery solution. The UConn Libraries were looking for an advanced technology solution to achieve seamless integration of all… Read More
ALPSP, the LBF and the PA announce inaugural Research and Scholarly Publishing Forum - February 18, 2015
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) has announced the launch of the inaugural Research and Scholarly Publishing Forum at the London Book Fair. Developed in collaboration with the London Book Fair (LBF), ALPSP and the Publishers Association, 'Access all Areas: Global Trends in… Read More
Registrations now open for 36th Annual IATUL Conference 2015 - February 17, 2015
The German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB) will host the 36th Annual IATUL Conference 2015 in Hannover from July 5- 9, 2015. Participants can now register for the event. The reduced early bird fee applies for registrations received made by April 17, 2015. … Read More